Mindset, resilience, and future career orientation in young professional badminton athletes: implications for dual career development
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https://doi.org/10.55040/4z5q7t14Keywords:
growth mindset, resilience, dual career, athlete development, career orientation, sport psychologyAbstract
Athletes’ psychological readiness is essential not only for performance development but also for successful career transitions beyond sport. However, many young athletes tend to prioritize performance outcomes over long-term career planning. This study aimed to examine the mindset, resilience, and future career orientation of young professional badminton athletes within the context of dual career development. A descriptive quantitative design was employed involving 19 athletes selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire based on Growth Mindset Theory, Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT), and the Health Action Process Approach (HAPA). The instrument consisted of 25 dichotomous items (Yes/No) with good reliability (KR-20 = 0.82). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage). The findings suggested high levels of growth mindset (96.0%) and resilience and self-regulation (95.0%) among the participating athletes, indicating strong persistence and adaptive learning behaviors. In contrast, career awareness and future orientation, although still very high (86.7%), showed lower scores than the other dimensions, suggesting a gap in long-term career preparation. In conclusion, the participating athletes appeared to demonstrate positive psychological characteristics related to performance development; however, greater emphasis on dual career support is needed. These findings highlight the potential value of integrating career planning and educational guidance into athlete development programs to support long-term career sustainability.
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